Texans takeaways earn spirited response from veteran Mike Adams

HOUSTON -- When the Houston Texans signed safety Mike Adams this season, he and coach Bill O'Brien sat down to talk about his role.

They talked about the way the 38-year-old Adams could help mentor some of the young players in the defensive backs room, how he could help them on the sideline and how his teammates could learn from the professionalism he brings to work every day. And all that has happened. But while teaching them about scouting opposing offenses, he also has taught them another important lesson.

After the Texans' Week 13 victory over the New England Patriots, Adams started a trend in the DB room when he presented cornerback Bradley Roby with a bottle of Hennessy cognac the week…